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The Ohio
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) issues disability parking permits and offers both placards and license plates. Details about placards and license plates for people with disabilities—including handicapped parking permit
applications, placard and plate renewal, and how to replace a placard or plate if it is lost or stolen—can be found below.

Types of Ohio Disability Permits

A
disability parking placard is a small sign with a wheelchair symbol that is hung on the rearview mirror of your car. You are eligible for a placard if you:

Have a temporary disability.

Have a permanent disability.

Are part of an organization that transports people with disabilities.

A
disability license plate replaces standard license plates on vehicles. License plates are available to you if you have a disability ANDown or lease your own vehicle.

NOTE: If your vehicle is designed or altered to transport people with disabilities and is primarily used for that purpose, you can get a handicapped license plate even if you don't have a disability.

Visitors with Disabilities

Ohio recognizes the handicap placards and license plates of all other states. However, you are subject to OH parking regulations while in the state.

OH placards and plates are also recognized in every other U.S. state and are subject to each state's parking rules.

Apply for a Disability Placard or Plate

You can apply for a disabled parking placard or license plate from the OH BMV either
by mail or in person. The process differs depending on if you want a placard or a license plate.

Handicap License Plate

For a
disability license plate, you must have an eligible disabilityAND own or lease your car.

NOTE: If you drive a vehicle that is used primarily to transport those with disabilities, you can apply for handicap license plates through the same method below, however you will not require medical certification.

To apply for a handicapped license plate, submit the following to the
Ohio BMV:

Replace a Disability Parking Permit in OH

If your disability
placard is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can apply for a replacement by submitting a completed Application for Disability Placards (Form BMV 4826) along with payment for the $3.50 fee.

You
DO NOT need a new medical prescription for a replacement placard.

If your disability
license plate is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can find replacement information on our Ohio lost registration page.